Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Why Early Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Early is a small but growing West Texas city with a city population of 5,240 and part of a larger metro serving 2.5+ million people. With steady development driven by a 1.00% annually growth rate, homeowners and local contractors increasingly need reliable aggregates for grading, foundation prep, and yard projects. Early’s climate—about 228 sunny days per year, annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, and a plant hardiness zone of 8b—creates both opportunity and challenges for site work: long dry spells can compact soils, while seasonal rains require proper grading and fill to keep water moving away from structures. That combination means residents look for consistent, well-graded materials that settle predictably and support drainage without excessive shrink-swell behavior.Popular Projects in Early This Season
- Residential Lot Grading Fill Dirt150 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
Early Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 5,240
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Early Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Spring Compaction
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Limits
Summer Tip: In Early’s mix of sun and rain, choose fill dirt that compacts well in 6-inch lifts and order an extra 5–10% to account for settling; ask your hauler about tailgate spreading for easier placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Early Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Early.
Prices vary by supplier, truck access, and volume, but in West Texas you can expect ballpark delivered rates around $10 to $30 per ton for basic fill dirt. Additional charges may apply for next-day delivery, difficult access, or tailgate spreading. Use Hello Gravel to check your zip code for exact local quotes and transparent pricing.
Choose low-organic, compactible fill dirt (often labeled structural or clean fill) that is free of roots and trash. For driveways in Early’s caliche/clay region, many homeowners use fill dirt as a lift and then top with crusher run or crushed limestone for stability and drainage. Tell suppliers your end use so they can match the gradation to your project.
A quick rule: one cubic yard covers 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth, and local fill dirt is often about 1.1 to 1.3 tons per cubic yard, so one ton covers roughly 250 to 300 sq ft at 1 inch. To calculate, multiply area (sq ft) by desired depth (inches), divide by 324 to get cubic yards, then multiply by 1.2 to estimate tons. Contact Hello Gravel with your measurements and we can run the numbers for you.
Fill dirt itself is stable if properly compacted, but West Texas clay and caliche layers affect drainage and compaction behavior. In very dry heat you may need to add moisture before compacting, and in clayey spots expect slower drainage; engineered lifts and good compaction help prevent future settlement. For driveways, consider combining fill dirt subgrade with a granular surfacing material to improve durability.
Most projects benefit from professional grading and compaction—contractors compact in 4- to 8-inch lifts and use rollers or plate compactors. Local labor rates vary, but expect grading/compaction to cost roughly $65 to $150 per hour or a per-project quote; hauling/spreading labor may be quoted per truck or hour. Ask Hello Gravel to add service requests at checkout and get local contractor referrals for binding estimates.
Small residential repairs usually do not require permits in Early, but larger regrades, changes to drainage, or fill in floodplain areas can trigger permits or county review. Because rules vary by project size and location, check with Early city hall or the county building department before large deliveries. If you are unsure, contact Hello Gravel and we can remind you to confirm local permitting requirements.
Fill dirt is intended to raise grade or create a stable subbase and typically has low organic matter, so it is not suitable as planting topsoil. For driveways, crushed limestone or crusher run provides better load-bearing and drainage on the surface, while fill dirt is useful underneath to build up elevation. For best results in Early, use fill dirt for bulk fill and finish with a granular surfacing material recommended for West Texas conditions.
When properly placed and compacted, fill dirt is a long-term solution for raising grade and supporting structures, but some settlement in the first year is normal. Expect to re-check grades and add material or regrade low spots after heavy rains or settling, and keep vegetation off freshly placed lifts until settled. For surfaced driveways, maintain the top surfacing (crusher run or limestone) separately to protect the fill beneath.
Recycled or reclaimed fill dirt from construction or demolition may be available in the region, but quality and contaminants vary. Hello Gravel works with multiple local suppliers and can check for reclaimed options in your area, but always ask for source details and any testing if you need clean, uncontaminated fill. For landscaping or foundations, request material that is free of debris and large organics.
In Early’s hot, dry climate, aim to place and compact fill dirt in milder seasons—spring or fall—or work early in the morning to avoid extreme heat. Soil moisture is critical: too dry soil will not compact well without added moisture, and heavy rain can prevent proper compaction and cause tracking. Plan deliveries with Hello Gravel at least two business days ahead and consider next-day delivery before noon CST if timing is tight.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.
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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.
The minimum order size is 3 tons.
Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!
No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.
We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!
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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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